Job Description

Community Social Worker Job Disclaimer

Vacancy Announcement: community Social Worker

Organization: Neha Gramin Mahila Vikas Samiti

Address- Seva Nagar, Tola – Jungle Beldariya, Budhoul, Nawada, Bihar-805110

Position: Community Social Worker

Location: Nawada, BIHAR-805110

Application Deadline: 20 July,2024

Local candidate who lives within 5-10 Km near Nawada Town, Bihar will be taken as a first Priority. Freshers will be not entertained. Organization is expecting at least three years Field Experience child.

Salary: INR 11,500 per month

Travel Allowance: INR 2,500

**First come First Serve “Joining will be start from 1 July” **

Important Notice:

1. Local Candidates Only: Applications will only be accepted from candidates residing within 5-10 kilometres of Nawada Town, Bihar. This position is exclusively for residents of Nawada District.

2. Experience Requirement: Freshers need not apply. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of field experience, specifically in working with children.

3. Non-Negotiable Salary: The salary for this position is fixed at INR 11,500 per month, with an additional travel allowance of INR 2500. These terms are non-negotiable.

4. 24/7 Availability: This role requires a high level of commitment, including the need to be available for emergencies and urgent cases at any time of the day or night. Employees must be prepared to report to their senior in case of incidents occurring at odd hours or nights.

5. Necessary Equipment: Candidates must possess a two-wheeler with a valid driving license and a smartphone.

6. Application Process:

o Interested candidates must submit their resume in PDF format.

o Include a brief narration explaining why your application should be considered.

o Only PDF format resumes will be entertained.

7. Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be selected for the interview round.

8. Nature of Work: The job involves significant travel within the working area of Nawada, Bihar, and requires engaging with the community, conducting surveys, and facilitating government schemes, among other responsibilities.

Submission Deadline: Submit your application to ngmvsnwd@rediffmail.com by 20 July 2024.

No Exceptions: The organization emphasizes strict adherence to the aforementioned criteria and responsibilities. Candidates who do not meet the criteria will not be considered.

By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer.

SCOPE AND SERVICES

Role of the Community Social Worker:

1. Conduct Household Surveys:

- Identify vulnerable families through comprehensive household surveys.

2. Create a Directory:

- Develop a directory of village-level functionaries and schools.

3. Community-Level Discussions:

- Facilitate discussions on child marriage, abuse, and trafficking.

4. Meetings with Stakeholders:

- Arrange meetings with religious leaders, panchayat members, and educators.

5. Facilitate Government Scheme Access:

- Connect vulnerable families with available government welfare schemes.

Responsibilities:

1. Intervention in Cases of Child Marriage:

- Engage in interventions for child marriage cases: making intervention villages "child marriage free."

- Take necessary actions such as obtaining injunction orders, approaching the police for FIR registration, and raising awareness among various stakeholders.

2. Awareness of Ill-Effects and Reporting:

- Educate children about the harms of child marriage, child labor, and abuse.

- Report instances of child marriage promptly to relevant authorities.

3. Strengthening Child Protection Committees:

- Enhance functionality of village-level child protection committees.

Specific Responsibilities in Child Marriage Cases:

Non-Compliance Reporting:

o Report child marriages despite intervention efforts.

o Conduct surveys on ongoing child marriages.

o Report instances of child marriage to the nearest police station.

o Organize raids on marriage sites.

o Obtain undertakings from the SDO court.

o Secure injunction orders from a first-class magistrate.

In Child Trafficking Cases:

1. Identify Child Labor:

- Identify instances of child labor.

2. Facilitate Withdrawal:

- Assist children in leaving exploitative work.

3. Ensure Enrollment:

- Collaborate for children's school enrollment.

4. Monitor Attendance:

- Monitor attendance and engagement in school.

5. Escalation of Non-Compliance:

- Report non-compliance to higher authorities.

Location: Nawada, Bihar

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Neha Gramin Mahila Vikas Samiti
• About Organization:COPASAH is a community where practitioners who share an interest and passion for the field of community monitoring for accountability in health interact regularly and engage in exchanging experiences and lessons; sharing resources, capacities and methods; in the production and dissemination of conceptual, methodological and practical outputs towards strengthening the field; and in networking and capacity building among member organizations. This Community of practitioners was established as result of a three day 'Practitioners Convening on Community Monitoring for Accountability in Health' organised by the Accountability and Monitoring in Health Initiative (AMHI) of the Open Society’s Public Health Program in July 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  
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